# beehive vs belive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beehive
*noun · IPA /ˈbiːhaɪv/ · frequency rank #33,144*
A sheltered place where bees, usually honey bees (genus Apis), live.

### belive
*verb · IPA /bɪˈlaɪv/ · frequency rank #37,337*
To remain, stay.

## Source
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